Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mont Albert North vs Box Hill Central.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mont Albert North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mont Albert North (1128) sits above Box Hill Central (1126).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Mont Albert North edges out on average school ICSEA (1128 vs 1126).

Common questionsMont Albert North vs Box Hill Central

Common questions

Does Mont Albert North or Box Hill Central have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mont Albert North scores 1128 vs 1126 in Box Hill Central. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Mont Albert North
Metric
Box Hill Central

Price & Market

$1,405,000
Median house
$1,115,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$438/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$391/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$332/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
19.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

24
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
5,609
Population
22,841
43
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1128
Avg ICSEA
1126

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).